David Simkins(II)
- Composer
- Music Department
David Simkins is a Film Composer and Creative Entrepreneur at the National Youth Film Academy. His compositional portfolio in fusion music and comedy drama film already includes two feature-length films for Amazon Prime release. His soundtrack to 'Snake Hotel' (2023) is for the producers of 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' (2023).
David's Grade 8 performance skills, key understanding of orchestration, and detailed research into different musical styles enables him to create stylish bespoke music. Previous works have included influences ranging from 90s acid house and electroacoustic music to Balinese Gamelan and West-African drumming. He's producing a hauntological, plunderphonics album in alternative rock and electronic music.
To inform his music production, David takes leadership roles in orchestral ensembles. During his time as an MA Music with Innovation student at the University of Bristol, he has conducted the University Chamber and Philharmonic Orchestras, and worked as an assistant music director with operatic and music theatre groups. He has also collaborated with local artists, directors, and ensembles, including Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's Kokoro, Dorset Youth Orchestra, Richard Irwin Music, Red Hat Productions, and Sollywood Production House.
David has secured study in Composing for Film, TV & Games at the National Film and Television School and is always looking to network and collaborate with others in the creative industries.
David's Grade 8 performance skills, key understanding of orchestration, and detailed research into different musical styles enables him to create stylish bespoke music. Previous works have included influences ranging from 90s acid house and electroacoustic music to Balinese Gamelan and West-African drumming. He's producing a hauntological, plunderphonics album in alternative rock and electronic music.
To inform his music production, David takes leadership roles in orchestral ensembles. During his time as an MA Music with Innovation student at the University of Bristol, he has conducted the University Chamber and Philharmonic Orchestras, and worked as an assistant music director with operatic and music theatre groups. He has also collaborated with local artists, directors, and ensembles, including Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's Kokoro, Dorset Youth Orchestra, Richard Irwin Music, Red Hat Productions, and Sollywood Production House.
David has secured study in Composing for Film, TV & Games at the National Film and Television School and is always looking to network and collaborate with others in the creative industries.